cutting mat is broken

[buckeyequilter]

I have one hanging on my wall that I don't use because I bought it before I knew what to look for and it's not self healing. It has a lot of templates drawn on it so I'm going to get some template material and trace those templates and cut them out to use.

[Shirley]

I have had my self healing mat for many years. It has a few grooves but still hanging in there. I use it all the time. I think you should return it also.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I have a tabletop size cutting mat that has to be 20+ years old. Never have seen this problem!

[Genny]

My mat is probably 10 years old and it's still in pretty good shape. If I were you I'd take the mat back and ask for a replacement or refund.

[GrammaBabs]

funny story:
I've had my little green mat for over 10yrs.. it the only one i've ever had.. (this is reminding me to buy me another one).. anywhooooooooooooo it was getting pretty worn.. but working ok... then the other day... i cut somehow with No fabric under a portion of the ruler!!! yikes... i slit the mat... pretty strong girl huh!! LOL

[rebeccas-sewing]

What a great idea, Shirley! I have self-healing mats and they are still going strong after many years of use. I also think they must be easier on the blades.

I have one hanging on my wall that I don't use because I bought it before I knew what to look for and it's not self healing. It has a lot of templates drawn on it so I'm going to get some template material and trace those templates and cut them out to use.

[mochi]

Thanks for your responses everyone. I probably can’t return my Fiskars cutting mat because I don’t have my receipt and Walmart probably won’t take it back. I’m going to do a warranty claim with Fiskars and see what happens. Even though I’m sad that my cutting board broke it might be a good think because I wanted to get an Olaf cutting mat.

j

[rebeccas-sewing]

You'll be happier with the Olfa mat! Let us know if you get any satisfaction from Fiskar's

[csarina]

I have had three olfa mats, would not use anything else. My original 24 x 18 is still going strong.

I did have an accident with my 24 x 36, I used my portable ironing board above it and the steam penetrated the wire mesh the board is made of, by the time I had realised what was happening the board had started to cockle.........I still have it, use it to cut paper on when I am making cards.